Lifeway Foods

Lifeway Foods, Inc. engages in the manufacture of probiotic and nutritious foods. Its products include kefir, organic kefir, plantiful, probugs, frozen kefir, cups and skyr, cheese, and supplements. The company distributes its products primarily through its direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. Lifeway Foods was founded by Michael Smolyansky and Ludmila Smolyansky in February 1986 and is headquartered in Morton Grove, IL.

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LWAY reports 11.2% net sales growth and improved profitability in Q1 2023

LWAY's Q1 2023 results demonstrate continued momentum from the record-breaking fiscal year 2022, with strong net sales growth and improved profitability. The company's focus on branded drinkable kefir and strategic investments in marketing and advertising programs position it well for future growth.

Lifeway Foods Reports Strong Q2 Earnings, Expands Distribution Opportunities

Lifeway Foods delivered strong financial results in Q2 2023, driven by increased sales and improved profitability. The company's focus on expanding distribution and investing in core products positions it well for future growth. However, managing expenses and capitalizing on the growing demand for Farmer Cheese will be key areas of focus.

Lifeway Foods Achieves Record Sales and Profitability, Eyes Product Expansion

Lifeway Foods' Q3 2023 performance reflects strong sales growth, improved profitability, and strategic investments in core products. The company's focus on consumer loyalty, marketing, and product expansion positions it well for future growth, although careful expense management and market adaptation will be essential.

Lifeway Foods reports record Q2 sales driven by kefir demand

Lifeway Foods' strong Q2 2024 performance reflects growth momentum, improved profitability, and strategic investments in expansion and product enhancement.
The company's focus on health trends, marketing initiatives, and distribution expansion positions Lifeway well for sustained growth and market competitiveness.
Challenges in product optimization, capital management, and market competition underscore the need for Lifeway to innovate and adapt to evolving consumer demands.

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MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc., (the "Company," Nasdaq: LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced that it has received a notice (the "Nasdaq Notice"), dated August 23, 2022, from The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") indicating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) since it has not yet filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 (the "Second Quarter Form 10-Q") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

Lifeway Foods Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Compliance Letter

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced that it has entered into an agreement (the "Agreement") with Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky.

Lifeway Foods Announces Agreement with Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky

Annual net sales increase 16.7% year-over-year to $119.1 million; up 27.1% compared to 2019 Delivers 9th straight quarter of year-over-year net sales growth MORTON GROVE, Ill. , July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2021

Kefir company with Ukrainian roots to launch charity relief bottle with 100% of profits benefiting humanitarian aid MORTON GROVE, Ill. , May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, continues to stand with the people of Ukraine by expanding humanitarian relief efforts to support those in need.

Lifeway Foods Expands Humanitarian Relief Efforts in Response to Crisis in Ukraine

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced that it has filed preliminary proxy materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with its upcoming 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting").

Lifeway Foods Strengthens Board of Directors with Two New, Independent Director Nominees

MORTON GROVE, Ill., March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, will showcase and sample its probiotic cultured oat beverages and best-selling favorites at the Natural Products Expo West 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA from March 8-12, 2022.

Lifeway Foods® to Showcase New Probiotic Oat and Adaptogenic Beverages at Natural Products Expo West 2022

MORTON GROVE, Ill., March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today issued a response to the recent 13D filing. The independent Directors of the Board issued the following response:

Lifeway's Independent Directors Support CEO Julie Smolyansky and Lifeway 2.0 Strategy

Lifeway Foods Inc. ( LWAY , Financial) is a small producer of kefir, an eastern European yogurt-like fermented dairy drink which is popular as a health food. Lifeway's market capitalization is $85.40 million and it is based in Chicago.

Lifeway Foods Is Being Put Up for Sale

Lifeway manufactures and distributes Kefir, a yogurt like drink, formerly found more in Eastern Europe.

A Family Feud Just Placed Lifeway Foods For Sale

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Feb. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, announced today that it will preview its new line of adaptogenic functional mushroom beverages at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, NV from February 6-8, 2022.

Lifeway Foods® to Introduce New Line of Adaptogenic Functional Mushroom Beverages at the 2022 Winter Fancy Food Show

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company") the leading U.S. supplier of kefir fermented dairy and probiotic plant-based products to support the microbiome, today announced that the company anticipates preliminary, unaudited net revenues in the range of $117 to $118.5 million for fiscal year 2021 ended December 31, 2021.

Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Participation in the 2022 ICR Conference and Issues Projected Revenue Guidance for Full Year 2021

Study highlights the therapeutic benefits of the probiotics in kefir against oxidative stress and inflammation, which are important contributors to chronic neural disturbances including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and epilepsy Study highlights the therapeutic benefits of the probiotics in kefir against oxidative stress and inflammation, which are important contributors to chronic neural disturbances including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and epilepsy

Lifeway Foods Applauds New Research Examining the Potential for Probiotics in Kefir to Help Combat the Progression of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Delivers net sales of $29.6 million, an impressive 13.5% increase and the eighth consecutive quarter of year-over-year net sales growth

Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2021

Lifeway may be primed for strong business growth, underappreciated by Wall Street in October 2021. A conservative, liquid balance sheet and low valuation could support a long-term stock price advance into 2022-23.

The Bottom Fishing Club: Lifeway Foods

CEO of Leading Probiotic Kefir Company Recognized as Top Female Executive of the Year – Consumer Products CEO of Leading Probiotic Kefir Company Recognized as Top Female Executive of the Year – Consumer Products

Lifeway Foods CEO Julie Smolyansky Wins Gold Stevie® Award in 2021 Stevie Awards for Women in Business

Leading Kefir Brand Adds New, Vegan-Friendly Product Line to Its Probiotic Portfolio Leading Kefir Brand Adds New, Vegan-Friendly Product Line to Its Probiotic Portfolio

Lifeway Foods to Debut New Dairy-Free Probiotic Oat Beverage at Natural Products Expo East

Shares closing in on a firm bottom on the daily chart. Confidence should be boosted by the recently announced share buyback program.

3 Reasons Why Lifeway Foods Is About To Bottom

Lifeway's net sales have declined during 2017, 2018 and 2019. However, The coronavirus pandemic crisis increased both net sales and margins.

Lifeway Foods: There's Still A Lot Of Upside Potential

Acquires Certain Assets of California-Based Probiotic Drinkable Yogurt Brand to Capitalize on Demand for Local Brands in the West Acquires Certain Assets of California-Based Probiotic Drinkable Yogurt Brand to Capitalize on Demand for Local Brands in the West

Lifeway Foods Completes Acquisition of Certain GlenOaks Farms' Assets

Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ: LWAY) reported second-quarter FY21 sales growth of 16.6% year-on-year, to $29.2 million primarily driven by higher volumes of its branded drinkable kefir. Gross profit rose 10.8% Y/Y to $7.7 million, and the gross margin declined 140 basis points Y/Y to 26.3% due to the unfavorable impact of milk pricing.

Lifeway Foods Records 16.6% Growth In Q2 Sales

Company delivers seventh consecutive quarter of year-over-year net sales increases Company delivers seventh consecutive quarter of year-over-year net sales increases

Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces 16.6% Sales Increase for Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2021

Lifeway Kefir Now Available at Tesco Stores in Ireland Lifeway Kefir Now Available at Tesco Stores in Ireland

Lifeway Foods Announces Expanded Distribution in Ireland

Expands Position within the Better-for-You Drinkable Dairy Space Expands Position within the Better-for-You Drinkable Dairy Space

Lifeway Foods Announces Intent to Acquire Assets of GlenOaks Farms

Mango Lifeway Kefir Now Available at Costco in France Mango Lifeway Kefir Now Available at Costco in France

Lifeway Foods Announces Expansion into French Market

Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ: LWAY) said its Board of Directors had approved a new share repurchase program of up to 250,000 shares. Lifeway will repurchase up to 250,000 shares of the company's common stock through the open market within two years from the program's effective date.

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